HSE University-Perm Master's Student Creates Virtual Tour of Museum of Space Biology and Medicine
Viktor Durov, a second-year student of the Master's programme in Digital Humanities and an employee of the Department of Pedagogics and Humanities at Voronezh State Medical University named after N. N. Burdenko, has developed an interactive virtual tour around the Museum of Space Biology and Medicine named after V. V. Antipin in Voronezh.
Viktor Durov, a second-year student of the Master's programme in Digital Humanities and an employee of the Department of Pedagogics and Humanities at Voronezh State Medical University named after N. N. Burdenko, has developed an interactive virtual tour around the Museum of Space Biology and Medicine named after V. V. Antipin in Voronezh.
The museum is devoted to the contribution made by scientists from Voronezh Medical University to space biology and medicine. Notable exhibits include a memorial to Vsevolod Antipov, one of the founders of space radiobiology, as well as a number of authentic items related to the study of space.
The virtual tour will immerse visitors in the history of space biology. With the help of 360-degree images, you can see the museum exhibits from all sides, study their history, and even watch video interviews with astronauts. The virtual tour is accompanied by an audio guide that includes a story about the early success of space biology, the university’s scientific developments, physician astronauts, and modern space technology. The tour lets visitors explore 3D models of space exhibits and watch videos about space exploration.
Go on the virtual tour (in Russian)
Viktor Durov, second-year student of the Master's programme in Digital Humanities
Before entering the programme, I had no experience in creating virtual tours and digital projects. The project idea came to me during the spring semester thanks to the project seminar and subject ‘Virtual Heritage: VR/AR Technologies for Culture and Art’. Natalya Gomenyuk and Iliana Ismakaeva supported the idea. The idea was based on the fact that astronautics is always interesting to a wide audience, and the university where I teach has a museum that explores the development of astronautics in terms of the contributions of biology and medicine. I have an interest in astronautics and astronomy, which increased my desire to implement this project. What’s more, in terms of technology, it was doable—as an amateur photographer, I have the equipment needed to create 360-degree panoramic images.
The project convinced me that the idea could be realised if adjustments were made flexibly, taking into account objective circumstances, while maintaining the project's conceptual basis. We arrived at the idea of creating a digital cluster that expands the museum’s content and includes the Sketchfab and izi.Travel platforms. I am currently continuing my work on the project—an audio guide will appear soon. This creative process is exciting. I hope that the project will be of interest to people and will find a permanent audience.